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Description
A unique opportunity to acquire most impressive and substantial detached, modern country house, sympathetically improved and extended in more recent times and incorporating many special features of the highest quality and individuality. The property offers extensive and beautifully presented accommodation extending to approximately 3903 sq ft and is likely to appeal to prospective buyers looking for such outstanding space and flexibility. In addition, the house sits almost centrally in its own delightful gardens which extend to approximately 0.5 acres together with extensive, off-street parking, cart Lodge and workshop. Plus a separate detailed, single storey outbuilding with large gym and stores. This property is being offered with no onward chain.

CANOPY PORCH with outside light and front entrance door to:

ENTRANCE HALL with natural wood flooring, built in cloak/storage cupboard off to first floor.

LIVING ROOM with a feature central open fireplace with cast iron open grate, marble surround and hearth, decorative wooden sides and mantel, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator, natural wooden flooring and bi-fold full height sealed unit double glazed doors leading to paved terrace and gardens.

STUDY with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect and door to:

OPEN PLAN FAMILY/DINING/KITCHEN A most stylish and quite stunning open plan living space, light filled with an extensive range of sealed unit double glazed windows to three aspects which enjoy views overlooking the gardens and terrace. Within the Handmade Kitchen, by Rencraft, there is an inset twin bowl butler sink with mixer taps and cupboards below, extensive range of base units which incorporate granite worktops to either side of the sink with further cupboards and drawers below and an integrated Miele dishwasher, further base units comprising natural wooden work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath, fitted breakfast bar to one side and panelling, further wooden work surfaces with cupboards beneath, wall storage cupboards, space for large upright fridge/freezer, upright shelved storage cupboard, wine rack and a large Range style cooker with induction hob, contemporary style extractor cooker hood above, double radiator, large stone tile floor to the kitchen and dining room and natural wooden floor to the family room. There are also two pairs of full height sealed unit double bi-fold glazed doors leading to the paved terrace and gardens. In part of the kitchen there is also a high semi-vaulted ceiling with double glazed Velux windows. Door to large walk-in storage and broom cupboard and door to:

LARGE WALK-IN PANTRY/UTILITY ROOM with space for upright fridge and freezer, fitted base unit comprising worktops with cupboards below, wall storage cupboards and glass fronted display cabinets, ceramic tiled floor, fitted shelving. Utility room with butler sink with mixer taps, natural wooden worktops with cupboards and drawers below, space and plumbing for appliances, large stone tiled floor, coat hooks and double glazed windows to side aspect, stable door to:

BOOT ROOM with fitted shelving, further fitted unit with storage shelves above, stone tile flooring, sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect and door to:

CLOAKROOM with low level w.c. and wash hand basin, stone tiled floor, extractor fan.

REAR LOBBY further stable door to rear with sealed unit double glazed doors leading to side terrace and outbuilding and further door leading to:

STUDIO/PLAYROOM with high level roof void, double glazed Velux window, built-in cupboard which also houses the oil fired boiler.

STUDY/SEWING ROOM with natural wooden flooring, sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect and door to:

CLOAKROOM (2) with wash hand basin and cupboards below, tiled splashbacks, low level w.c., wall mirror, radiator/towel rail, sealed unit double glazed window with frosted glass to front aspect.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING with radiator, trap door to roof space, built-in shelved linen cupboard, and door to:

INNER LANDING & PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE with two radiators, sealed unit double glazed windows to side, large walk-in dressing room, with door too:

ENSUITE BATHROOM comprising bath, wash hand basins with cupboards beneath, low level w.c., large walk-in tiled shower area with fixed head shower unit, vertical radiator/towel rail, built-in cupboard housing Megaflow hot water cylinder, sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect with frosted glass, extractor fan.

BEDROOM 2 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect with wonderful views of the front courtyard style parking area, paddocks and countryside beyond and also a spectacular view of part of the church tower.

BEDROOM 3 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect and views over adjoining countryside.

BEDROOM 4 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect, fitted wardrobes with cupboards above.

BEDROOM 5 with radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect overlooking the gardens.

SHOWER ROOM with large walk-in shower unit with fixed head shower unit, ceramic tiled walls around, vanity unit with wash hand basin with cupboard below, low level w.c., vertical radiator/towel rail, sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect with frosted glass, electric shaver socket.

OUTSIDE To the front of the property there are a pair of wooden 5-bar gates and single gate providing access to an extensive pebblestone courtyard style parking and turning area. On one side of the courtyard area there is an open bay CART LODGE and lean-to store attached, and a door leading to the workshop. The delightful and generous mature gardens are a rather special feature and the whole plot extends to about half an acre. The gardens are principally situated to the side and rear of the house and are laid to lawn with a great variety of mature shrubs, bushes, trees and well stocked borders around.

Immediately adjacent to the rear of the property there is a large secluded paved terrace and paved pathway leading around the rear side of the house to a further garden area laid to lawn with well stocked borders to side.

There is a detached single storey OUTBUILDING which comprises of a large GYM with three high level roof light voids with sealed unit double glazed Velux windows and sealed unit double glazed windows to side aspect. Adjacent to the gym there is an opening leading to a large store with fitted shelving, light and power and a further door leading through to an additional secure garden storage room.

AGENTS NOTES Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - G
Property Type - Detached House
Property Construction - Block with Tiled Roof
Number & Types of Room - Please refer to floor plan
Square Footage - 3903
Parking - Garage and Driveway

UTILITIES/SERVICES
Electric Supply - Mains Supply
Water Supply - Mains Supply
Sewerage - Mains Supply
Heating - Oil Fired Central Heating, Wood Burner, Open Fire
Broadband - Fibre to the Cabinet
Mobile Signal/Coverage - Good
Conservation Area - Yes

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Clifton House, 1-2, Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7EA, Cambridgeshire

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